The Las Cruces Public Schools Board has redrawn school zones for 2025-2026 to address overcrowding and improve education, affecting around 5.5% of middle schoolers.

El Paso City Council approved updates to the city's noise ordinance without changing the allowed noise level, despite some discussion and public concerns over fairness.

Las Cruces has adjusted its holiday service schedule, with closures on Dec. 25-26, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025, but emergency services will remain available.

Amanda López Askin has been reappointed to New Mexico's Voting System Certification Committee by the Senate President Pro Tempore, to ensure secure and accessible elections.

Six cadets are graduating from the Las Cruces Police Department Academy on December 20, 2024, ready to begin law enforcement careers after a 24-week training program.

Businessman Renard Johnson wins the mayoral runoff election in El Paso, securing leadership with a focus on economic development amid a low voter turnout.

El Paso saw a shift in its city council with voters electing new representatives, including Cynthia Boyar Trejo and Ivan Niño, while former Rep. Lily Limón made a comeback. The elections took place despite low turnout during the holiday season.

New Mexico's Taxation and Revenue Department schedules property tax auctions in Doña Ana and Otero Counties to recover delinquent taxes, with auctions set for December 2024.

Las Cruces City Council reviewed updates to their development code, with input from various community stakeholders, aiming to align with the Elevate Las Cruces Plan. No decisions were made, and a final draft is expected by February 2025.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted a mass casualty training exercise at the county jail, involving local emergency response teams and maintaining full jail operations during the drill.

Doña Ana County announces holiday closures for administrative offices, while emergency services remain operational. Offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

El Paso Water is considering a 7% rate hike for 2025-26, which means higher water bills for customers, but conservation discounts may offset these costs for low-water users.

The Las Cruces City Council set their 2025 goals, emphasizing environmental initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and social services including the East Mesa Recreation Complex and renovations to public facilities.